Wood Wharf School £736k Construction Contract Awarded to Alpine Works
Summary
London Borough of Tower Hamlets has awarded a £736,158.83 contract (excluding VAT) to Alpine Works Limited to complete the Wood Wharf School construction project. The previous main contractor entered voluntary insolvency in November 2024, leaving the school partially occupied. The new works include completing all outstanding construction, mechanical, electrical, and finishing works to achieve full Building Control sign-off and operational readiness by September 2026.
What changed
London Borough of Tower Hamlets has awarded a contract to Alpine Works Limited for the completion of Wood Wharf School following the previous contractor's insolvency. The £736,158.83 contract covers all remaining construction, mechanical, electrical, and finishing works across upper floors and external areas. The school currently occupies ground and first floors only, with full building handover required by September 2026 to accommodate an additional cohort of 60 pupils.
For construction firms and public procurement professionals, this notice reflects the continuing impact of contractor insolvency on public sector projects. Suppliers should note the contracting authority's location and the specific requirement for full warranties, certifications, statutory documentation, and Operation & Maintenance manuals upon completion. The Procurement Act 2023 governs this procurement process.
What to do next
- Monitor for updates on contract performance
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HAR6108 Wood Wharf School
- London Borough of Tower Hamlets UK6: Contract award notice - Procurement Act 2023 - view information about notice types
Notice identifier: 2026/S 000-032142
Procurement identifier (OCID): ocds-h6vhtk-065a8b (view related notices)
Published 8 April 2026, 8:56pm
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HAR6108 Wood Wharf School
Description
Wood Wharf School is a two form entry primary school located within a mixed use development, providing 2,197 m² of educational space across four floors including the ground level. The building forms part of a Section 106 agreement with the Canary Wharf Group. The previous main works contractor entered voluntary insolvency in November 2024, leaving the project in an incomplete, partially occupied and distressed condition.
Interim works were undertaken during summer 2025 to secure an extended partial occupation approval from Building Control, enabling the school to occupy the ground and first floors from September 2025 for the incoming cohort of pupils.
The purpose of the remaining works is to complete the entire scheme to full compliance and operational readiness. This includes completing all outstanding construction, mechanical, electrical, and finishing works across the upper floors and external areas; achieving full Building Control sign off for the whole building; and delivering every element set out within the agreed pricing schedule. The completion phase also requires the provision of all relevant warranties, certifications, statutory documentation, and full Operation & Maintenance manuals to ensure the building meets all regulatory, safety, and performance standards.
These works must be completed and the building fully handed over by September 2026 to accommodate an additional cohort of 60 pupils and to bring the school into full, permanent occupation.
Contract 1. HAR6108 Wood Wharf School
Supplier
Contract value
- £736,158.83 excluding VAT
- £883,390.60 including VAT Below the relevant threshold
Award decision date
8 April 2026
Date assessment summaries were sent to tenderers
8 April 2026
Earliest date the contract will be signed
20 April 2026
Contract dates (estimated)
- 27 April 2026 to 31 August 2027
- 1 year, 4 months, 4 days
Main procurement category
Works
CPV classifications
Construction work for school buildings
Contract locations
- UKI - London
Information about tenders
- 7 tenders received
- 3 tenders assessed in the final stage:
- 3 submitted by small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- 0 submitted by voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
- 1 supplier awarded contracts
- 2 suppliers unsuccessful (details included for contracts over £5 million)
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Supplier
ALPINE WORKS LIMITED
- Companies House: 04412871
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PTXJ-5643-NXPY 64 Baker Street
London
W1U 7GB
United Kingdom
Email: estimating@alpineworks.co.uk
Website: http://www.alpineworks.co.uk
Region: UKI32 - Westminster
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Contract 1. HAR6108 Wood Wharf School
Contracting authority
London Borough of Tower Hamlets
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PQBL-2673-MVYG New Town Hall, 160 Whitechapel Road London
London
E1 1BJ
United Kingdom
Contact name: Karen Ramphal
Email: karen.ramphal@towerhamlets.gov.uk
Region: UKI42 - Tower Hamlets
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government
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